1993 Fiat 126 vs. 1963 MG Midget
To start off, 1993 Fiat 126 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 MG Midget would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 MG Midget is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 MG Midget (46 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1993 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 MG Midget should accelerate faster than 1993 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 MG Midget weights approximately 90 kg more than 1993 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1963 MG Midget (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 MG Midget will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Fiat 126 | 1963 MG Midget | |
| Make | Fiat | MG |
| Model | 126 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 702 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2032 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
